쉬운 커크 아이튼 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Planning for the reservoir started in the 1960s and construction started in 1979. In 1984, there was a partial collapse of the dam before it was filled. The dam was removed before the construction of a new dam began in 1989. The finished reservoir was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.

The village dates back to at least the Bronze Age. Kirk Ireton remains what it has always been, an agricultural village. Following the Second World War the number of working farms dropped from over thirty to half a dozen in the space of 40 years. Many of the former farm buildings have been adapted into houses. Much of the older part of the village dates back to the 17th century and is mostly built from sandstone, quarried locally.

much cheaper than the main visitor centre at carsington

The kids should love this. Mine didn't want to leave

Free water dispenser on site and the toilets are well looked after

A plaque on the memorial states: In memory of the men who died in the construction of this reservoir, on Monday 23rd May 1983. Robert Colclough aged 26 Peter Haynes aged 26 Mark Hughes aged 20 Antony Meakin aged 20

Pay online within 24hrs available if you dont have cash on the day.

Don’t know why it appears to be doing a Nazi Salute though 🤷‍♂️